§ Mr. Fauldsasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection whether the trade associations have agreed to the introduction of the proposed code of practice for the furniture industry: and when he expects its introduction.
§ Mr. John Fraser:The furniture industry code of practice, which has been drawn up in consultation with the Director General of Fair Trading, was introduced on 1st August 1978. The code is supported by five trade associations representing furniture manufacturers and retailers: the Branded Furniture Society the British Furniture Manufacturers Federated Associations, the National Bedding Federation, the National Association of Retail Furnishers and the Scottish House Furnishers Association.